Lord Mayor's toys for Britain appeal

Britain ran short of many things during the war, including children's toys.  Australian women responded by making large numbers of soft toys (including many kangaroos) for donation.

 

Photographer unknown, c.1944

 

Accession number: H99.201/296

 

From the State Library of Victoria's Pictures collection. Gift of The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 1976


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Food shortages & rationing